Artist Spotlight: Marques Toliver + Videos & MP3

The Florida born Marques Toliver has heart; he escaped his family’s grave digging business to pursue training as a classical violinist, which he then later abandoned for the thrill of making music in New York City. Recently, he released his debut EP, Butterflies Are Not Free on Bella Union (April 26th). Blending classical violin with R&B songwriting, the young artist’s passion is palpable to the listener. And he’s also just so darn adorable. Don’t you just wanna give him a hug? We promise you will after you see the above video with him doing a cover of Aaliyah’s “4 Page Letter.” And of course we can’t leave you without a treat to take home; after the jump you can stream and download “Deep In My Heart” from the latest project and check out the newly released video!